The Buckeyes woke up and smelled the roses. Here's what you need to know about the 41-21 takedown of the Ducks, and what's next for the Bucks.

Recapping the Rose Bowl

After a hot start due to a Jeremiah Smith touchdown within the first minute of the game, the Buckeyes never let up on Oregon.

Smith was electric out of the gate, setting OSU's freshman single-game receiving yards record with 187 yards, in addition to seven catches and two touchdowns. Rightfully so, he was named the Offensive MVP.

Defensively, Cody Simon was named MVP with 11 tackles, two sacks, and three tackles for loss.

Buckeyes behind the scenes

If you weren't there, we captured the can't-miss content for you to watch from the big game:

Ohio State's arrival at the iconic Rose Bowl stadium in Pasadena
Pregame fan takes and predictions
Post-game celebrations

The Buckeyes poured a bucket of roses over head coach Ryan Day. | Photo by CBUStoday

Cotton Bowl coming up

The job is not done — Ohio State will head to Dallas for the Cotton Bowl Classic on Friday, Jan. 10 to face Texas. The winner will advance to the national championship on Monday, Jan. 20.

Tickets are on sale now.

Teeing up Texas

Texas is 13-2, with both losses coming to Georgia. Their scoring defense is rock solid, ranked No. 2 in the nation right behind Ohio State.

The Longhorns advanced to the Cotton Bowl after a double-overtime win against Arizona State.